Christopher L. Gay and Steven L. Carroll v. the City of Wichita Falls, Texas

OPINION

ANN CRAWFORD McCLURE, Chief Justice.

Christopher L. Gay and Steven L. Carroll challenge the trial court’s order granting the City of Wichita Falls’ plea to the jurisdiction based on governmental immunity. The underlying controversy arises from the denial of Gay’s and Carroll’s claims for long-term disability benefits under insurance provided to them by their former employer, the City of Wichita Falls. Because we conclude that the City is immune from suit, we affirm the trial court’s order. 1

FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

Prior to their retirement in 2011, Gay and Carroll were police…